Hardyston woman killed, husband hurt by one gunshot

A Hardyston woman found dead in her home Tuesday was killed by a single gunshot to the head from a handgun registered to her husband, who also was found there critically injured with a gunshot wound to his head, the Sussex County Prosecutor's Office announced today.

Dawn Yurchak, 49, and her husband, James Yurchak, 43, were found Tuesday afternoon in their Mountain Road home, authorities said. James was airlifted to Morristown Memorial Hospital, where he remained in critical condition today, authorities said.

An autopsy on Dawn Yurchak performed Wednesday night determined the cause of death as a single gunshot wound to the head, authorities said.

The handgun, which was registered to James and was usually maintained in a safe at their home, was recovered at the scene, authorities said.

"There is no indication at this time that any other individuals were involved in the incident," Sussex County Prosecutor David Weaver said in a statement.